C++ Software Developer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

The Cadence Virtuoso platform powers all of the latest design innovations in consumer, mobile and enterprise electronics worldwide. We are looking for a passionate C++ software developer to join Virtuoso place and route infrastructure team and improve our place route foundation. We use advanced math, computer science, graph theory and machine learning to solve the routing problem. Many of our customers (top semiconductor companies), government research agencies and universities have partnered with us on this journey.

The position is open to both recent graduate students or candidates with working experience in software development. Strong understanding of software data structures and algorithms, and proficiency in C/C++, are basic job requirements. Exposure to the Cadence Virtuoso environment is a plus.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in engineering, computer science or related field.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and databases.
• Proficiency in C++, gdb debugging and general software development skills.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Scripting language skills in one of: Lisp, Skill, Python, TCL.
• Interest in analog or digital circuit design.
• Experience with GUI frameworks, such as Qt.
• Exposure to SQL databases.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix development.
• Exposure to build and version-control systems.
• Coursework in circuit analysis, signal processing, statistics.
• Exposure to the Cadence Virtuoso environment or other electronic design platforms.
  
  

The annual salary range for California is $114,800 to $213,200. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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